By Kevin McCauley
Former House Appropriations Committee chairman Dave Obey has joined Gephardt Government Affairs.
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The Wisconsin Democratic Congressman, who was a close ally of Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, declined to seek re-election last year, saying he was "bone-tiered" after 41 years of service that spanned nine presidencies.
Obey also works as senior fellow at the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, where he works with students to encourage engagement in governmental policy.
In Congress, Obey also chaired the Foreign Operations subcommittee and Labor, Health and Human Services subcommittee.
Former House Majority Leader and presidential candidate Dick Gephardt says Obey knows the ins and outs of government funding like no other. He admires Obey's "ability to negotiate, problem solve and develop legislative strategy."
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